Retro Recipes
This powdered gelatin product was a mainstay of 1960s aspics, like the iconic Perfection Salad.
What is Jell-O?
On April 4, 1975, this company was co-founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
What is Microsoft?
This camera company produced its first disposable cameras in 1987.
What is Kodak?
In 1962, this president presented his "Special Message on Education" to Congress, proposing financial aid for children who are disabled, illiterate adults, and other improvements.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This iconic redheaded comedienne of the 1950s and '60s was married to Desi Arnaz.
Who is Lucille Ball?
This ooey-gooey, dippable cheese became a popular favorite after it was featured in the Switzerland exhibit of the 1964 New York World's Fair.
What is Fondue?
On April 30, 1975, the conflict in this country came to an end after decades of fighting.
What is Vietnam?
Apple first introduced this computer in 1984 and changed the future of personal computing for good.
What is Macintosh?
This mathematics curriculum of the late 1960s and early '70s focused on abstract theory.
What is new math?
This actor born on August 26, 1980, is best remembered for childhood roles in Uncle Buck and Home Alone.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
During the 1960s, Swedish meatballs became a wildly popular appetizer, and the most popular gravy choice was this canned soup.
What is cream of mushroom?
In 1975, she became the first woman elected to lead Britain's Conservative Party.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This portable music player from Sony was first introduced in June 1980, meaning people would take a stereo with them anywhere.
What is Walkman?
On August 18, 1963, James Meredith became the first Black person to earn a bachelor's degree from this university, also called "Ole Miss."
What is the University of Mississippi?
This musician, born on August 29, 1958, is known globally as the "King of Pop."
Who is Michael Jackson?
This Hormel canned meat product gained popularity during the 1960s as a breakfast side dish and in sandwiches.
What is Spam?
This seaside thriller directed by Steven Spielberg was released on June 20, 1975.
What is Jaws?
In 1989, this company released its now-iconic Game Boy, a handheld video gaming device.
What is Nintendo?
In April 1965, this president passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), authorizing funding for educational program, free lunches, and special education.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This tennis great gained fame as the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Who is Roger Federer?
Throughout the 1960s and '70s, this two-ingredient appetizer made from Lipton soup mix remained popular. It was sometimes called "California Dip."
What is Lipton Onion Soup Dip?
On January 12, 1975, this team lost Super Bowl IX to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Who are the Minnesota Vikings?
On December 2, 1982, a dentist named Barney Clark became the first person to receive the Jarvik 7, a permanent replacement for this internal organ.
What is the heart?
This government department began operating on May 4, 1980. The first part of the department's mission statement is to "Strengthen the Federal commitment to assuring access to equal educational opportunity for every individual."
What is the Department of Education?
Born August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, she sang hits such as "I Wanna Dance with Somebody."
Who is Whitney Houston?